biography

On a windy day in Kitty Hawk, N.C. in 1903, the Wright Brothers attempt to make history as they prepare the "Flyer" for the world's first engine-powered flight.

A biography of the African-American woman who helped over 300 slaves escape through the Underground Railroad and was never caught herself.

Traces the life of the African-American woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest.

A biography of the first African-American baseball player to be accepted by a major league team.

A simple biography of the blind and deaf woman who spent her life writing and helping others with similar disabilities.

A biography of the aviation pioneer who was considered a tomboy in her childhood.

A simple biography of the pilot who became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean.

An account of the life and scientific theories of the famous physicist Albert Einstein.

An illustrated biography of Harry Houdini, the celebrated escape artist who also was an actor, a pilot, and exposed many fake spiritualists.

Presents the story of the legendary rock group the Beatles, chronicling the members' lives and describing their rise to stardom, musical innovations, and impact on pop culture.